Frontiers in Quantum Sensing: Advanced Hybrid Platforms

Quantum sensing exploits quantum mechanical effects to achieve unparalleled precision in measuring magnetic and electric fields, temperature, and time, enabling transformative applications across healthcare, environmental monitoring, aerospace, secure communications, and next-generation navigation systems. As quantum computing and communication technologies accelerate globally, the development of robust, scalable, and highly sensitive quantum sensors has become a critical priority. A major barrier to progress is that sensing materials often behave inconsistently, driven by tiny atomic-scale imperfections, known as defects, that strongly influence performance. Through a Mitacs-supported internship, this project addresses that challenge by advancing a deeper, experimentally grounded understanding of defects in molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), a promising two-dimensional material with strong potential for scalable quantum sensing applications. By establishing a comprehensive picture of how real defect structures form and affect material behaviour in practical formats such as nanoparticles and coated substrates, the project strengthens the foundation for predictable, high-performance quantum sensing materials. These advances directly support 42MetaLink Inc. in accelerating technology development and contribute to Canada’s growing quantum and advanced materials innovation ecosystem.

Faculty Supervisor:

Josef Zwanziger

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Partner:

42MetaLink Inc.

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

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